Supervisor, Early Learning and Child Care System Management

Supervisor, Early Learning and Child Care System Management - (4550)

Supervisor, Early Learning and Child Care System Management

Close Date

14 August 2026

Contract Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

Barrie, ON L4M 3B1 CA (Primary)

Job Description

In accordance with provincial guidelines and municipal policy, this position provides leadership to planning, managing and funding the Licensed Child Care and Early Years System across Simcoe County.

As such, this position plans, directs, monitors and evaluates child care service system resources and ensures services are provided in a cost effective, responsive manner, in accordance with the policies of the County and applicable legislation. This position provides advice, direction and guidance to Service Providers who deliver County funded services to children and families.

The Program Supervisor leads existing and/or new community planning initiatives and/or programs intended to support system stabilization, transformation, and enhanced, high-quality services for children and their families. The position works closely with respective school boards and various other interest holders to ensure that school and community based child care spaces are aligned with local need. This position is responsible for developing local strategies for licensed child care and EarlyON Child & Family Centre quality assurance including objectives and processes for measuring/evaluating same.

The Program Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing and managing the administrative structure for allocating and reconciling funding to system service providers, and for ensuring that programs operate in accordance with Provincial Legislation and Guidelines, and with County policy. Funding streams include, but are not limited to, Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care related funding, Local Priorities Funding, EarlyON Child & Family Centre funding and Special Needs Resourcing.

The Supervisor guides and oversees the implementation of various directly delivered programs including Canada-Wide Early Learning & Child Care, Licensed Child Care Fee Subsidy, and Supporting Relationships for Learning Quality Assurance Program respectively. In addition, the supervisor provides support and guidance to external early years programs receiving funding such as EarlyON Child & Family Centres, and Special Needs Resourcing support.

1. Staff Leadership and Supervision:
Provide leadership, supervision, coaching and performance management to assigned staff, fostering a collaborative, accountable and customer focused work environment. Support staff development through training, orientation, workload management and ongoing performance feedback while participating in recruitment, employee relations and workforce planning activities.

2. Portfolio Operations and Service Delivery:
Plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the delivery of assigned programs, services and initiatives to ensure compliance with legislation, Ministry requirements, County policies, service standards and operational priorities. Allocate resources and workloads to meet program objectives and respond to emerging issues.

3. Program Development, Planning and Continuous Improvement:
Lead and support the development, implementation, evaluation and continuous improvement of programs, projects, business processes, policies and procedures. Contribute to strategic planning, service system management, community planning initiatives and corporate priorities.

4. Financial Management and Funding Administration:
Monitor and administer assigned program budgets, funding allocations, financial reconciliations and reporting requirements. Analyze financial information, provide recommendations and support the effective stewardship of public funds in accordance with Ministry and municipal requirements.

5. Compliance, Accountability and

Risk Management:

Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, agreements, policies and guidelines. Monitor program performance, investigate and address concerns, complaints or compliance matters, recommend corrective actions and mitigate organizational risk.

6. Service Provider and Interest-Holder Relations:
Develop and maintain effective relationships with service providers, community partners, government representatives, school boards and other interest holders. Provide consultation, guidance and capacity building support to advance service system objectives and positive outcomes for children and families.

7. Research, Analysis and Strategic Advice:
Research, analyze and interpret legislation, policy changes, emerging trends and community needs. Provide recommendations, briefing materials and strategic advice to management regarding program, funding and service system implications.

8. Reporting and Communication:
Prepare, review and present reports, briefing notes, business cases, correspondence and presentations for internal and external audiences,…